An internship at CWI offers you the unique opportunity to work with leading researchers on the frontier of mathematics and computer science. CWI prides itself on having a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment, and connecting fundamental research to impactful application in science, industry, and society. More details are found below If you have any questions, please contact us at internships@cwi.nl.
We offer a three-month internship at CWI under the supervision of a CWI researcher who supports your visit. Your travel to Amsterdam will be paid for, and your accommodation in Amsterdam is fully arranged and covered by the internship program. You will also receive a monthly stipend of 1200 euros to help cover your daily expenses.
Include in your application a brief CV and a research proposal. Only focus on the things you feel are relevant to the internship you are applying for.
The terms and conditions down below are not relevant for this vacany.
The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres ("CAO-onderzoeksinstellingen"). The initial labour agreement will be for a period of 18 months. After a positive evaluation, the agreement will be extended by 30 months. The gross monthly salary, for a PhD student on a full time basis, is € 2,781 during the first year and increases to €3,562 over the four year period. Employees are also entitled to a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.33%. CWI offers attractive working conditions, including flexible scheduling and help with housing for expat employees.
Please visit our websites for more information about our terms of employment:
https://www.cwi.nl/jobs/terms-of-employment and
https://www.nwo-i.nl/en/working-at-nwo-i/jobsatnwoi/
Every application begins with explicit support from a CWI staff member, so make sure you get in touch with a member of one of our groups to discuss a research plan and timeline. After that, the procedure is as follows:
CWI encourages a diverse workforce: we endeavour to develop talent and creativity by bringing people from different backgrounds and cultures together. We recruit and select based on capabilities and talent. We strongly encourage everyone with the appropriate qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical abilities.
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science and is part of the Institutes Organisation of the Dutch Research Council (NWO). The mission of CWI is to conduct pioneering research in mathematics and computer science, generating new knowledge in these fields and conveying it to trade, industry, and society at large.
CWI is an internationally oriented institute, with 160 scientists from approximately 27 countries, an informal atmosphere and short lines of communication. We have an activity committee that organizes after-work activities and an informal women’s network.
CWI is located at Science Park Amsterdam, the home of AMS-IX, that is presently developing into a major location of research in the physical sciences in The Netherlands, housing the sciences of the University of Amsterdam as well as several other national research institutes next to CWI.
What should your CWI host supply
Your CWI host should supply a letter of support by mail to the committee (internships@cwi.nl) by November 1st 2024. The letter includes a brief motivation for the internship and its expected outcomes for the host and CWI.
Visa requirements
To enter the Netherlands, you might need a visa. Whether you need a visa is based on your nationality. The embassy in your country of residence can guide you through the whole procedure, step by step. Be aware that the application process may take long, depending on your nationality, so take this into account when scheduling the internship.
Housing
CWI will arrange, and pay, for housing in the vicinity of CWI. Depending on availability this will be a small studio apartment or equivalent. If you have any special requirements regarding accessibility, please notify us as soon as possible.
Founded in 1946, CWI is the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands and is located at Science Park Amst...
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